What is 21st Century Literacy?

Everyone needs to possess the skills necessary for effective 21st Century learning and productivity. I encourage you to visit the sites mentioned below to keep up with current educational technology trends and educational needs. We can not afford to lag behind societal changes, we must change now to provide our students with an edge over their future competitors. The immediacy for educational transformation has never been more apparent and critical!! Planning and Action are critical to success of our country.

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ISTE - International Society for Technology in Education

• ISTE has developed the National Education Technology Standardsto help identify the most critical ed. tech. competencies for Teachers, Students, Administrators and Technology Leaders.

Route 21 - 21st Century Skills Framework

• Visit Route 21 for the most up to date information and tools for 21st Century educational practices. Check the MILE Guide to see where your schools are - 21st Century Milestones for Improving Learning and Education in the 21st Century Assess where you are by taking this quick MILE survey
• 21st Century Skills and English Literacy Framework - one of the most in depth maps for English literacy. This scope and sequence will provide an in depth look at 21st Century Skills and the intersection of English competencies.
• Education for the 21st Century - The Basics - An excellent publication that addresses everything districts need to know when creating educational experiences for today's 21st Century learners.

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Learn how to integrate the NETS into your instruction!!

How to Integrate the NETS

1. Creativity and Innovation
2. Communication and Collaboration
3. Research and Information Fluency
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
5. Digital Citizenship
6. Technology Operations and Concepts